energy security Flashcards
1
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What is energy security
A
Energy security means having enough energy to meet the needs of homes, schools, businesses, and hospitals without running out or relying too much on other countries.
2
Q
What is Fracking ?
A
Fracking is a way of getting natural gas or oil from deep underground
3
Q
Why does the UK need fracking?
A
The UK needs energy to power homes, schools, and businesses. Fracking could provide more gas and reduce reliance on other countries.
4
Q
Is fracking sustainable?
A
It provides energy but can cause pollution as it uses fossils fuels which is responsible for climate change.
5
Q
How does fracking help?
A
- Fracking could provide the UK with more natural gas from its own land, reducing the need to import gas from other countries.
- Less Risk of Shortages:
More local gas could prevent winter energy
shortages or times of high demand.
